Crunchy Corn Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Brush a 12-cup standard muffin tin with some of the butter.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cheese, and cayenne; make a well in the center of the mixture.
4. 4
   In a second bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine the milk, sour cream, eggs, and the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
5. 5
   Whisk until smooth.
6. 6
   Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, using as few strokes as possible.
7. 7
   Place a scoop of dough into each muffin cup, filling no more than two-thirds full.
8. 8
   Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer to a rack to cool slightly.
10. 10
    Turn out of the tin and serve warm.